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When muscles become dehydrated the fibers can stick together and cause painful areas which are sometimes called âtrigger pointsâ. A muscle massage can soften these rigid areas and bring flexibility back to the muscles by lubricating the muscle fibers and allowing them to operate independently again.
What Causes Muscles to Knot Up or Be Sore? Muscle knots, also referred to as myofascial trigger points, are described as abnormal areas in the muscle, according to Seth Rosenbaum, M.D. Muscle knots often form when the muscle is experiencing a spasm. A muscle spasm occurs when a muscle is in a continuous contraction and typically follows an injury.